MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,105 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Centre Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N978 UTA is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1996 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 26,155 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Suzuki GS500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N978 UTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki GS500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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N978 UTA is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 17 February 1996.
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